Senior Director Project Delivery Mattel Adventure Park
$170,000–$200,000 year
On-site · Glendale, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Lead the delivery of major attractions and themed environments from design through commissioning and operational handover. Manage and mentor a team of Project Managers, ensuring alignment across schedule, budget, safety, quality, and guest experience objectives. Coordinate contractors and vendors during installation and oversee project administration, capital budgets, procurement processes, and vendor performance. Requires strong technical knowledge of ride systems and experience in large-scale project delivery in themed entertainment.
Required Qualifications
- 15+ years delivering large-scale projects in themed entertainment, theme parks, attractions, hospitality, or experiential developments
- Proven experience delivering theme park attractions from design coordination through installation and commissioning
- Direct experience working with ride manufacturers and attraction installation
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple Project Managers
- Strong background managing large capital budgets and vendor contracts
- Strong understanding of ride systems, themed environments, show systems, and AV integration
- Familiarity with ride manufacturer processes including design, fabrication, testing, and installation
- Knowledge of coordination across architecture, engineering, ride systems, and show control
- Working knowledge of ASTM ride standards and NAARSO safety practices
- Experience with attraction commissioning including FAT and SAT testing
Desired Qualifications
- Strong leadership and team development skills
- Excellent communicator across executives, vendors, creatives, and technical teams
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Calm and solutions-focused in complex project environments
- Collaborative mindset focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences
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